I simplify grooming dogs in this latest video series, which along with the book Dog Grooming Simplified, is a must have for all groomers. Would you like to learn about what the DGS Video covers and how it is the ultimate companion for the book? Jodi explains how and why she developed this special series in this blog post!

The first time I went through certification testing I was a fairly new groomer with only two years under my belt. I certified with ISCC which took me two years to complete at my own pace receiving my Master Pet Stylist status (MPS). I gained so much knowledge from the program that it just made me so eager to learn more. Then I certified with…

From time to time I believe that all groomers have come to dread grooming that one certain dog. You know… the one that shows up once a year and is a solid pelt, or the one that is always matted and hates to be brushed, and then there is always the one that has to be muzzled through the entire grooming process, including the bath. We all have had that special client. What I have learned over the years is that it is okay to say “no”.

As groomers we tend to think that when a dog enters our salon for a haircut we immediately pull out our clipper. However, there are many breeds and mixed breeds that have a flat natural back coat that needs nothing other than a little carding and thinning shear work to polish the appearance.

There is no reason to be cold inside! We all know how important it is to keep our vans toasty. There is nothing worse than frozen pipes and water heaters not to mention cold gloppy shampoo that makes dogs...

Mobile grooming should be all about convenience. The more convenient we become to the pet owner the more often they will have their dogs groomed. I can remember many of my clients that started their dogs...